DIMETHYL MALEATE

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

✨ Role: Dimethyl maleate is mainly used as a film-forming agent in cosmetic products. It helps form a film on the skin or hair, which helps improve the texture and hold of products, particularly in nail polish or hair care products.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe when used in recommended concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Dimethyl maleate is well tolerated by most skin types. However, as with any film-forming ingredient, it can potentially clog pores if not properly formulated or in combination with other comedogenic agents.

Found in: You'll often find dimethyl maleate in nail polishes, hair products such as hairsprays, and sometimes in body or face lotions to improve product texture.